hypertrophic

[hahy-pur-truh-fee]

hy·per·tro·phy

[hahy-pur-truh-fee] noun, plural hy·per·tro·phies, verb, hy·per·tro·phied, hy·per·tro·phy·ing.
noun
1.
abnormal enlargement of a part or organ; excessive growth.
2.
excessive growth or accumulation of any kind.
verb (used with object), verb (used without object)
3.
to affect with or undergo hypertrophy.

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Hypertrophic is always a great word to know.
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an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance.
a fool or simpleton; ninny.

Origin:
1825–35; hyper- + -trophy

hy·per·troph·ic [hahy-per-trof-ik, -troh-fik] , adjective
pseu·do·hy·per·troph·ic, adjective
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hypertrophy (haɪˈpɜːtrəfɪ)
 
n , pl -phies
1.  atrophy Compare hyperplasia enlargement of an organ or part resulting from an increase in the size of the cells
 
vb , -phies, -phies, -phying, -phied
2.  to undergo or cause to undergo this condition
 
hypertrophic
 
adj

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